Laurent Desmarchais

Biography

Date of Birth

May 4, 2001

Hometown

Longueuil, Qué.

Home Club

Vallée du Richelieu Golf Club

School

Cégep André-Laurendeau

Years on Team

First year

Desmarchais is one of three Quebec natives on the men’s junior squad in 2019. Hailing from Longueuil, Desmarchais joins the team after emerging victorious at the Future Links, driven by Acura Ontario Championship, the Quebec Junior Provincial Match-Up, the Quebec Junior Boys and the CCAA National Championship.

Q & A

Q: What are some of your nicknames?

Laur or Larry

Q: How did you get into golf?

My dad introduced me when I was 3. I was hitting balls in the yard and that’s where my passion comes from.

Q: How do you mark your golf ball?

I trace a red line over the word Titleist to aim the ball and I draw a red clover next to the number.

Q: Do you have any siblings, If so, how old?

No, I’m an only child.

Q: What was the last book you read?

A book by Québec author Michel Tremblay that I had to read for school: Un ange cornu avec des ailes de tôle.

Q: Who would you play in a movie about your life?

Gerald Butler

Q: What is something most people don’t know about you? Any hidden talents?

I am a good tennis player.

Q: What exercise do you dread the most?

Push-ups

Q: What was the last picture that you took on your phone?

A video of my swing.

Q: What is the best thing about your hometown?

Old Montréal

Q: Do you have any superstitions?

No

Q:What is the most surprising thing in your golf bag?

My first aid kit.

Q: If you could have a walk-up song on the first tee box, what would it be?